It’s an exciting time as your newborn foal arrives. However, the first days are critical for your foal’s health and development. In this article, we list the steps every proud new foal owner must take for a positive start at life. Umbilical Cord You’ve patiently watched your mare deliver her foal. The birth has been […]
Your new bundle of joy has arrived and the most stressful part, the labour, is thankfully over. However, now, there are more things to worry about. Identifying problems early is critical. In this article, we discuss the first milestones, standing and nursing. A Healthy Foal When your new foal arrives, there are two important milestones
A mare’s gestation is normally between 320 and 345 days – that’s a long time to wait for something to go wrong. Before your precious bundle arrives, there are three important areas of your mare’s health that you need to consider. In this article, we discuss the second, If You Are Expecting: Her Housing. In
When all goes to plan, foaling is stress free and usually over in 30 minutes to an hour. However, things can go wrong. In this article, we explain the situations you may encounter during foaling that mean it’s time to call the vet. Stages of foaling There are three distinct stages to a normal foaling:
